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Leicester Tigers


Leicester Tigers are a professional rugby union club based in Leicester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. The club was founded in 1880 and since 1892 plays its home matches at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the south of the city.

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Job Posted
11 Feb 2026
Status
Full Time
Location
England
Closing date
22 Feb 2026

Leicester Tigers is the foremost rugby union club in the country with silverware both in domestic and European competitions. Based at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, the largest designated club rugby stadium in England, and the most iconic home of the sport in this country, Leicester Tigers remains the most successful club in the history of a thriving, competitive and successful league structure.

Leicester Tigers Foundation: The Leicester Tigers Foundation is the charitable arm of the rugby club and utilises the power and expertise within Leicester Tigers Rugby Club to help make a positive difference to the lives and opportunities of 1000's of individuals and groups every year. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, providing them with the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to build a positive future.

The Role:

At Leicester Tigers Foundation, we are excited to announce that an opportunity has opened up to work as an Education Officer.

The primary focus of the role will be to support the delivery of Leicester Tigers Foundation Education programmes which includes but not limited to our Hitz Programme, King’s Trust course and potentially HMP Fosse Way delivery. Reporting directly to the Head of Education, the successful candidate will be working in a unique and exciting environment.

Responsibilities include:

• To be an integral member of the Foundation Team and work effectively with the Head of Education and other officers to deliver across our different programmes.

• To be responsible for high quality delivery of classroom and engaging sessions that are inclusive, accessible and tailored to meet the needs of individuals.

• To work closely with cohorts of young people progressing them through the King’s Trusts qualifications and Hitz Maths/English Functional skills qualifications.

• To oversee and implement behavioural strategies, ensuring that Leicester Tigers Foundation can safely accommodate a wide variety of learners, within our courses.

• To deliver the King’s Trust Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills qualification from Entry Level 3 to Level 2.

• To provide ongoing pastoral support to young people

• Maintain accurate records of learner progress, attendance and achievements.

• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by Senior Management.

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Additional Info

Status
Full Time
Job Type
Education
Sport
Rugby Union
Salary information
from £25,000

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